Empetraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Heathlike shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Empetraceae family consists of heathlike shrubs that are native to cold climates around the world.
- Empetraceae plants are low-growing shrubs that thrive in acidic, nutrient-poor soils.
- The Heather-like appearance of Empetraceae shrubs is due to their small, leathery leaves and wiry stems.
- In dry, coastal areas, Empetraceae shrubs are often the dominant vegetation, tolerating salt spray and poor soil.
- Empetraceae plants, such as crowberry and black crowberry, produce small, edible fruits that are an important food source for wildlife.